SPORTS

The Birmingham Stallions were technically the road team this afternoon in a game against the New Orleans Breaks in week 7 of the USFL regular season, but you couldn’t tell from the large contingent or red and gold in the stands. The crowd was treated to a beautiful Saturday afternoon in the Magic City that culminated in the hometown Stallions getting a much needed victory of the Breakers 24-20.

JoJo Tillery intercepted McLeod Bethel-Thompson’s pass with two seconds remaining as the host Birmingham Stallions held off a late rally

Alabama has a defensive back that is serious about wanting a national championship and first-round draft status. Kool-Aid McKinstry, a Birmingham (Ala.) native, has been training everywhere in Birmingham to prepare for his junior season for the Crimson Tide. He is working with Coach Leonard Stephens of Step By Step Performance, Justin Woodall of All-In-One training, and he’s getting work in at Parker High School. Recently, McKinstry was in South Florida with Gold Feet Certified — crafting his speed and footwork as a defensive back. He is coming off a sophomore campaign where he had a team-high 15 pass breakups and an interception. McKinstry also made plays on special teams, earning multiple spots on All-American teams. Kool-Aid McKinstry is getting work all over Birmingham. He’s back at it with former Alabama DB Justin Woodall in the trenches ( via @jbwoodall271) pic.twitter.com/PBSEgLR1fT — Touchdown Alabama (@TDAlabamaMag) May 26, 2023 The 6-foot-1, 195-pounder is driven to be the best.  He returns as one of college football’s marquee cornerbacks in the Southeastern Conference. Nick Saban and Kevin Steele (defensive coordinator) are hopeful they have a lockdown defender in McKinstry. We will see in the upcoming fall. *

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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Local skaters across Central Alabama are taking over city walks and a new skating rink.Birmingham Pandemik Rollas all started during the pandemic. Skating became an outlet for them to get out of the house and enjoy themselves. When the organization first started they would go to...

After a solid run in the 2023 SEC Tournament, the Alabama baseball team will head back to Tuscaloosa licking its chops following a 9-2 loss to the Vanderbilt Commodores on Friday night from the Hoover Met in Hoover, Alabama. Alabama’s pitching staff took a beating early on surrendering five runs...

HOLMES COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) — News 13 has learned that Alabama football player Tony Mitchell is scheduled for a plea hearing in his criminal case Wednesday. Mitchell just enrolled at the University of Alabama in January. He was a stand-out high school football player last fall at Thompson High School in Alabaster, Alabama. Mitchell and […]

"It was a crazy night. I can't even describe it until right now. I feel like it's a dream. I can't believe it, that we won," junior Charles Matalatala said.

Vanderbilt baseball has another SEC Tournament title. The Commodores won 10-4 over Texas A&M in the SEC Tournament final on Sunday in Hoover, Alabama to earn the program's fourth tournament title and third under Tim Corbin. Vandy scored five insurance runs in the eighth inning to open up the final...

After losing to Wofford in the Southern Conference baseball tournament Friday afternoon, Samford knew it would be an uphill battle to secure a spot in this year's NCAA Tournament. The Bulldogs woke up early and hit the field for an elimination game at 8 a.m. local time Saturday. Not only...

HOOVER, Ala. (WBRC) - More people, more money right now in Hoover as the SEC Baseball Tournament is heating up. Although it’s only day two of the tournament, restaurants say they are already seeing an influx of customers. Cody Sellers, Director of Operations at Moe’s Original BBQ, said they...

The remainder of Alabama’s top-ranked recruiting class arrives on campus this weekend. Freshmen and transfers are ready to get to work in the Crimson Tide’s summer program. A transfer safety is putting in work with a former Alabama standout. Jaylen Key, an ex-UAB player, is training with Justin Woodall of All-in-One Training out of Birmingham, Ala. Key, a South Florida native, played in 44 career games for the Blazers and had a breakout season in 2022.

In their first year back competing in the Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC) since 2011, three Northwest-Shoals Community College Patriots baseball players – Alex Wilson, Caleb Davis and Taylor Bush – were selected to the All-North Division second team of the ACCC. The ACCC announced their selections on May 23.

With the SEC baseball tournament underway, criticism regarding the tournaments venue is once again a topic of discussion amongst SEC and college baseball fans. The tournament is currently held at the Hoover Met Complex in Hoover, Ala. The Hoover Met has hosted the tournament since 1998. With numerous delays due...

BIRMINGHAM - Led by running back Jermaine Brown Jr. and cornerback Mac McWilliams as First Team selections, Athlon Sports has named eight UAB football players to its American Athletic All-Conference Preseason Teams. Along with Brown Jr. and McWilliams, center Brady Wilson and defensive tackle Fish McWilliams were second team selections,...

HOOVER, Ala. — If nothing else, Florida has proven exceptionally resilient this season, earning comeback victories in 18-of-58 games, a total that ranks among the most in recent program history. It’s a skill the Gators value greatly as they prepare for the start of the NCAA postseason. “We...

HOOVER, Ala. (WIAT) – Southeastern Conference fans returned to Hoover for the SEC Baseball Tournament at the Hoover Met bringing thousands of fans to the area. Alabama fan Mike Wallace tells CBS 42 News he comes to the tournament every year and looks forward to socializing with other fans. “We’re here with the LSU people […]

Pass rusher Jordan Ross is close to being ranked a five-star recruit. Ross is ranked as the No. 38 recruit in the nation, per the 247Sports composite. Ross plays for Vestavia Hills High School (Alabama). Vestavia Hills is located south of Birmingham. Ross is a four-star recruit. He’s the fifth-ranked...

HOOVER, AL (FOX 44) — The magical run for the Texas A&M Baseball team continued in Hoover on Saturday, as the Aggies beat Arkansas in the SEC Tournament Semifinals. Once again, it was the A&M who got on the board first, as the Aggies built a 4-0 lead heading into the homestretch, and unlike the first matchup of the week against the Razorbacks, they held on late for a monumental win.

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